Direct Support Professional - Supportive Apartments - Full Time - Days

Dayforce • Olean, NY

19d

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional enables people supported by the organization to lead self-directed, independent lives and maintain their home environments. The role provides formal instruction, guidance, and support with activities such as shopping, cleaning, banking, exercise, medical appointments, and transportation. The employee maintains proper documentation of all scheduled visits. Caseloads and weekly visit counts are determined by the needs of the individuals served.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and dependable transportation.
• Ability to transport individuals in an agency van or personal vehicle.
• Ability to identify fluctuations in the needs of people served and respond with sound judgment and initiative.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including communication by telephone, one-on-one, and in groups.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and adaptively.
• Ability to obtain and maintain medication administration certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPI certification.
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies and unusual situations.
• Ability to conduct fire and evacuation drills.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities and/or people with co-occurring intellectual developmental disabilities and mental health disorders.
• Teaching or training experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction, guidance, and support to help individuals live independently and maintain their homes.
• Assist with shopping, cleaning, banking, exercise, medical appointments, and transportation.
• Maintain proper documentation of scheduled visits.
• Transport individuals in an agency van or personal vehicle.
• Recognize changes in individuals’ needs and take appropriate action.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and unusual situations.
• Conduct fire and evacuation drills.
• Remain available and responsive to on-call demands.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED